[Rhodes22-list] Motor Lift

[ROGER PIHLAJA]

Michael,

Before you condemn the motor, make certain the fuse is not blown or the breaker not tripped.  Then, try hot wiring across the rocker switch.  If that doesn’t work, make sure you’re getting 12 VDC to the switch.  Only if all that doesn’t work, should you suspect the the motor.  You may be able to get it rebuilt locally.  Look in the yellow pages under ”electric motor repair “.

Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium

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> On Jun 11, 2021, at 7:09 PM, Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com> wrote:
> 
> Rob,
> 
> Troubleshooting the electric motor lift may not be a simple task. 
> 
> Several Rhodies have fixed or replaced their winches and/or components.
> 
> I suggest that you start by taking a look at the archives, particularly the following threads:
> http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/2019-September/083504.html
> http://rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/2019-November/083767.html
> http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/2021-January/086910.html
> 
> Mike
> s/v Wind Lass ('91)
> Nissequogue River, NY
> I’d rather be sailing :~)
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Robert Baldi
> Sent: Friday, June 11, 2021 6:44 PM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Motor Lift
> 
> Hello gang. I have a Rhodes I sail on Long Beach Island. I have not posted on the list for years. I had my boat redone after Hurricane Sandy. General Boats added a motor lift. Last weekend it stopped working. There may be a problem with the rocker switch or maybe it’s the motor. Can anyone tell me who manufactured the motor, where I can get replacement parts and is there a design description printed somewhere to guide me on how to service it or repair it?
> I have no idea how to get it repaired or what is wrong with it. To me, motors on sailboats are great. They are a great asset unless you need them.
> My outboard motors have always worked perfectly in calm weather when they were not critical. I have sailed back into my slip on a number of occasions swearing at technology.
> Your advice would be greatly appreciated.I probably should not have agreed to add the motor lift knowing this day would come.
> rob
> Years ago I posted as moses2you.......(for anyone who has been on the list for more than 15 years)
> --
> rob
> 
> From my IPad
> Robert O. Baldi
>